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M. Shanken Communications, Inc. has promoted Miriam Morgenstern to Publisher of Wine Spectator. In her new role, she will continue to lead advertising and brand strategy for Wine Spectator, with responsibility for driving revenue growth and partner development across print and digital platforms. Morgenstern has been a key figure in

Blake’s Beverage Co. hires Amanda Gleason as Chief Sales Officer, a newly established role designed to unify and accelerate sales strategy across Blake’s rapidly expanding national portfolio. In her new role, Gleason will oversee a unified national sales strategy spanning the company’s three brand families: Blake'

KLG PR now represents YOSHI, the first matcha liqueur - a category defining spirit blending ceremonial-grade matcha and oat milk built for the next generation of modern consumption. YOSHI is low-ABV (17%), non-dairy, gluten-free and lower in sugar and calories than most legacy offerings.

Bacardi Rum named acclaimed bartender and mixologist Darnell Holguin as its new National Brand Ambassador. In the role, Holguin will lead cocktail education, cultural storytelling, trade engagement, and consumer programming nationwide for the brand.   He has helped shape NYC’s bar scene through acclaimed programs at Bathtub Gin and Las’

Recent additions to Stoller Wine Group's national accounts team include Chris Stevens as senior director of national accounts, Patrick Brown as director of sales – central region, and Marisa Sebastianelli as director of sales – northeast and mid-Atlantic regions.

Hope Family Wines today named Matt Dusi as VP- Business Operations, a new position responsible for overseeing and optimizing the daily operations, administrative functions and new opportunities of the Paso Robles winery.